May is National Foster Care Month, a time to recognize foster families, raise awareness about the foster care system, and highlight the need for more homes for children across Illinois.
Caryn Eisert
Warm weather means more time outdoors, but health officials are warning central Illinois residents to keep an eye out for ticks this season.Â
Community leaders in Decatur are hoping a new gun safety initiative can help prevent tragedy before it happens.
The Illinois State Museum is inviting visitors to take a trip down the "Mother Road" with a new exhibit celebrating the history and culture of U.S. Route 66 Centennial.
Mahjong is making a comeback in Decatur, and organizers at the Decatur Civic Center say the game is bringing together players of all ages for a night of competition, conversation, and community.
The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater is gearing up for another summer of concerts, with the lakefront venue set to kick off its seventh season this week.
A student-led team at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is working to make energy-efficient housing more accessible through the Illinois Solar Decathlon’s latest project: the BEACON House in Rantoul.
A long-standing partnership between Fuyao Glass America and the Mt. Zion Fire Department is continuing to grow after the company donated new rescue equipment designed to help firefighters respond faster during emergencies.
Leaders call the space a new chapter for the organization, as crews build the Doris Kelley Christopher Illinois Extension Center on the Urbana-Champaign campus.